Operations Engineer - CLS

SEARCHELECT PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global exposure

Professional development

Dynamic leadership

Job summary

SEARCHELECT PTE. LTD. in Singapore invites applications for a Field Operations Engineer specializing in Subsea/Submarine Cable Landing Stations.

You will provide operations and maintenance for DWDM/SDH/Ethernet/IP/MPLS gear, support 24/7 standby, and work with NOC teams to ensure high availability. The role requires at least 2 years in network operations, strong troubleshooting, field testing, and willingness to travel within Singapore and to overseas sites in the region.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in network operations or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of SDH, DWDM, Ethernet technologies and submarine cable system operations.
• Experience with SDH/DWDM, Ethernet testing equipment (OTDR, COTDR).

Responsibilities

• Provide operations and maintenance support for network equipment, including DWDM/SDH/Ethernet/IP/MPLS, transmission equipment, and submarine cable landing stations’ SLTEs.
• Troubleshoot and resolve Level 1 faults in network equipment or customer circuits, collaborating with NOC technicians and local service providers to ensure timely resolution.
• Support service delivery and provisioning for Carrier/Metro Ethernet, SDH/DWDM, IP/MPLS, Voice, and international customer/backbone circuits.
• Perform installation, commissioning, and upgrades of transmission/DWDM, IP/MPLS, Ethernet, and other network devices as per project plans.
• Assist in submarine cable repair operations, including PFE operations and COTDR testing, in coordination with cable repair ships.
• Maintain accurate inventory of hardware assets, update OSS/BSS tools, and adhere to internal/external audit requirements.
• Participate in rotational shift duties and 24/7 standby responsibilities, with frequent travel to multiple PoPs within Singapore and occasional travel to overseas sites in Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Bangladesh, and Brunei.
• Execute network circuit migrations, including physical/optical layer migrations, to support infrastructure upgrades.
• Coordinate certification field-level testing and collaborate with technical teams for issue resolution.
• Monitor environmental performance to ensure minimal network interruptions and optimize facility maintenance costs.
• Drive innovation and transformation in network operations, ensuring efficiency and availability.

Skills

SDH/DWDM

Ethernet

Network Operations

Tools

OTDR/COTDR

Job description

Job Opportunity: Field Operations Engineer - Subsea/Submarine Cable Landing Stations

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivatedField Operations Engineerspecializing inSubsea/Submarine Cable Landing Stationsto join our clients dynamic team in Singapore. This role is critical in ensuring the seamless operation and maintenance ofadvanced submarine cable infrastructure. If you are a proactive professional with expertise in SDH, DWDM, and Ethernet technologies, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we invite you to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide operations and maintenance support for network equipment, including DWDM/SDH/Ethernet/IP/MPLS, transmission equipment, and submarine cable landing stations’ SLTEs.
• Troubleshoot and resolve Level 1 faults in network equipment or customer circuits, collaborating with NOC technicians and local service providers to ensure timely resolution.
• Support service delivery and provisioning for Carrier/Metro Ethernet, SDH/DWDM, IP/MPLS, Voice, and international customer/backbone circuits.
• Perform installation, commissioning, and upgrades of transmission/DWDM, IP/MPLS, Ethernet, and other network devices as per project plans.
• Assist in submarine cable repair operations, including PFE operations and COTDR testing, in coordination with cable repair ships.
• Maintain accurate inventory of hardware assets, update OSS/BSS tools, and adhere to internal/external audit requirements.
• Participate in rotational shift duties and 24/7 standby responsibilities, with frequent travel to multiple Points of Presence (PoPs) within Singapore and occasional travel to overseas sites in Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Bangladesh, and Brunei.
• Execute network circuit migrations, including physical/optical layer migrations, to support infrastructure upgrades.
• Coordinate certification field-level testing and collaborate with technical teams for issue resolution.
• Monitor environmental performance to ensure minimal network interruptions and optimize facility maintenance costs.
• Drive innovation and transformation in network operations, ensuring efficiency and availability.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in network operations or a related field.
• Strong understanding and working knowledge of SDH, DWDM, Ethernet technologies, and submarine cable system operations.
• Proficiency in using network testing equipment such as SDH/DWDM, Ethernet, OTDR, and COTDR.
• Proven experience in network project implementation and circuit/equipment migration.
• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to adapt to unfamiliar challenges.
• Ability to multitask, work under pressure, and perform tasks with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to travel frequently within Singapore and occasionally to overseas locations.
• Flexibility to work rotational shifts and provide 24/7 standby support.

Day-to-Day

• Conduct routine maintenance and troubleshooting of network equipment.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to resolve network issues and ensure service delivery.
• Perform field-level testing and support network upgrades and migrations.
• Maintain accurate records of network operations and hardware inventory.
• Travel to various PoPs and network sites for operational and maintenance activities.
• Monitor and optimize facility infrastructure to ensure reliability and cost efficiency.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a high-impact, high-growth global operations function within a rapidly evolving industry.
• Collaborate with a dynamic and customer-focused leadership team.
• Gain exposure to cutting-edge technologies and innovative projects.
• Professional development opportunities in a challenging and rewarding environment.